Friday, May 16, 2008     Volume: 22, Issue: 41

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MIND & BODY

JR. OLYMPICS take place May 10 for kids ages 8-13. This free event takes place at the SLO YMCA. Info: 543-8235.
CONSCIOUS COLORS ENERGY CENTER offers metaphysical yoga—color, sound, aromatherapy. May 9: Sacred women’s circle, 6pm. 2005 9th St., suite D, Los Osos. Info: 305-0046 or www.consciouscolors.com.
GET FIT AMERICA at the Pismo Beach Athletic Club May 12-17. This open house includes special classes and activities. Info: www.pbac.com.
KIWANIS BASKETBALL SPECTACULAR takes place on May 13 at Nipomo High. Girls play at 5:30pm and boys at 7pm. Info: 928-2080.
YOGA VILLAGE at 132 W. Branch in the Village Center in Arroyo Grande offers classes in many forms of yoga and is now offering NIA classes on Wednesdays from 4-5pm. Info: www.arroyograndeyoga.com or 474-9884.
AIKIDO at Kokoro Dojo at 750 Farroll Road, unit E in Grover Beach. Info: 481-7529.
AIKIDO at the Morro Bay Community Center, Tues./ Thur. 5:15pm-6:45pm. Visitors welcome. Info: 541-4417 or gabarker@sbcglobal.net.
AIKIDO OF SLO Experience the power, grace, balance, and centeredness of Aikido—a modern, peace-oriented martial art. Free Intro co-ed class, 6pm Tues/Thurs. Info: 544-8866 or www.aikido-of-slo.com.
SALLE DE FERS FENCING CLUB meets on Sunday, 6-8pm, at the Arroyo Grande Community Center, 211 Vernon Ave. Arroyo Grande. There’s beginning, intermediate, and open fencing. Info: www.salledefers.org or 541-4123.
FITNESS YOGA in Grover Beach offers a total body workout to help participants improve flexibility, posture, balance, and strength. Mon. and/or Thurs. at 5:15pm. $35 per month for residents and $38.50 per month for non-residents. Info: 473-4587.
FULL CIRCLE AIKIDO in Grover Beach teaches Ethical Self Defense and Fitness for Longevity for ages 6 to adult. Free intro. Info: 473-9745 or www.fullicircleaikido.org.
KARMA YOGA, a donation-only yoga class benefiting the Women’s Shelter, is offered Fri. from 4:15-5:30pm in the vinyasa flow style at Smiling Dog Yoga, 1227 Archer St. in SLO. Info: 546-9100.
PRENATAL YOGA can help strengthen the uterus and pelvic muscles, improve circulation, aid digestion, exercise the spine, and increase overall comfort. Mon., 4pm-5pm, at Tullius Chiropractic & Pilates Center on 902 W. Grand Ave. in Grover Beach. Info: 481-1566 or www.dr-t.com.
SENIOR TAI CHI/QI GONG FITNESS takes place through June at San Luis Coastal Adult School. Info: 549-1222.
UNITED STATES KARATE SYSTEMS offers martial arts classes. Info: 471-3418.
THE WELLNESS COMMUNITY provides workshops, hope, and tai chi throughout SLO County. Quilt circle, knitting group, cancer participant groups, Tai Chi at Paso Robles Senior Center, and Leukemia, Lymphoma support group. Info: 238-4411.
YOGA IN ATASCADERO: Hatha Yoga for real bodies takes place Fri. at 9:30am. $8 and up. Info: 461-5000.
YOGA AT HOLISITIC MOVEMENT CENTER in Morro Bay offers classes for everyone and every level. 845 Napa Ave. Info: 909-1401.
INDIGO MOON YOGA offers a variety of yoga classes: prenatal, kids, mom and tot, and gentle vinyasa at Tullius Chiropractic, 902 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach. Info: 904-7318 or www.indigomoonyoga.net.
YOGA SHALA at 205 Windward Ave. in Shell Beach offers ongoing beginning yoga, all levels yoga, shadow yoga, and yin yoga classes. Beginner Yoga Series is Thursdays at 6pm. Info: www.yogashalaslo.com or 556-0413.
YOGA WITH SHOOSH at the SLO Vet’s Hall, Mon./Wed. Drop in fee is $8. Student fee is $5. Info: 772-3560.

LESSONS

KOEI-KAN KARATE-DO in SLO at 3563 Sueldo St., Suite B. Info: 543-7222 or www.koeikanslo.com.
SCUBA LESSONS at Hardie Pool. Info: 927-1880.
SHINJIN KARATE OF NIPOMO is offering free introductory classes for ages 5 through adult. Introduces new students to the basics of karate and to provide an overview of what is involved in martial arts training. Info: 931-0683 or www.shinjinkarate.com.
TENNIS LESSONS at Nipomo Park are Tues./Fri. for all ages and abilities. Info: 458-4008.

TEAM SPORTS

FIVE CITIES YOUTH FOOTBALL SEEKS COACHES and volunteers. Info: 440-0479 or 481-2697.
FOOTBALL COMBINE LESSONS for any athlete or high school students. Info. 904-9355 or www.hiddengemssportsexposure.com.
RECREATIONAL ADULT BASKETBALL CLASS The Arroyo Grande Parks, Recreation and Facilities Department will offer basketball on Tues. and Thurs., 5:30pm-7pm. Nightly fee. Info: 473-5478 or 481-1066.

FACILITIES

AQUATIC THERAPY PROGRAM in SLO. Info: 788-0805 or 489-7912.
BATTING CAGES located behind SLO baseball stadium at Sinsheimer Park. Open Mon.–Fri. 2pm-7:30pm, Sat. and Sun. noon-4pm. Cost is $4 for 15 minutes, $6 for 30 minutes, $9 for an hour. Pitching machines also available. Info: 781-7265.
CUESTA COLLEGE OPEN SWIM is Mon.-Fri., early mornings and afternoons. Info: 546-3132.
FASTLAP HOBBIES AND RACEWAY offers weekend events. Tues. and Fri.: Micro-racing, 7pm. Sat.: Flat oval, all day. First and third Sun.: Indoor micro-racing, 1pm. Second and fourth Sun.: SLO High parking lot races, 9am. Info: 544-RACE.
FIVE CITIES SWIM CLUB is located at 425 Traffic Way in Arroyo Grande. Year round 90 degree indoor pool. Classes for kid and adults. Info: 481-6399.
GOLF Make online reservations for golf tee times. May be booked up to 30 days in advance. Info: 782-8060 or www.SLOcountyparks.com.
MUNICIPAL INDOOR POOL IN PASO ROBLES is located at the corner of 28th and Oak streets. Info: 237-3988 or www.prcity.com/recreation.
SKATE PARKSAtascadero: 5493 Traffic Way. Open Mon.-Fri., 8am-noon and 4-8pm; weekends noon-6pm (Sun. till 3pm). Info: 461-5000. Los Osos: 2180 Palisades Ave. Open daily, 10am-dusk. 781-5930. Cambria: on Main Street. SLO: at Santa Rosa Park. Grover Beach: 1750 Ramona Dr., Grover Beach. Open every day. $2. Cayucos: located near the pier, by the Vets Center (C. St. & N. Ocean) and 95 Cayucos Dr. Info: 597-4725 or 235-6003. Paso Robles: 19th and Riverside Ave. Templeton: 6th and Main St. Info: 434-4900